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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a proud partner of White Ribbon VA , a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs. NASW will take part in White Ribbon Day in Congress on December 1, at 10:30 a.m.

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SSW Alumni Spotlight: Barbie Nadal-Cristofaro, MSW

University of Connecticut

Currently, my role as Vice-Chair for Interval House Connecticut allows me to create awareness on domestic violence and intimate partner violence issues; it is the largest safe house in the state. I am proud to serve my community and give back to the very agency that I once resided in. What are your favorite hobbies?

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Why I Want to Be a Social Worker Essay Tips

Social Work Haven

A student contacted me recently wanting tips on how to write on the topic; ‘why I want to be a social worker’ I explained the great benefits of being a social worker. I also embedded myself in this task and wrote with my own experiences and views on why I became a social worker in an essay format.

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41+ Famous Social Workers You Need to Know About

Social Work Haven

Why do you need to know about famous social workers? Famous social workers play an important role in our society, providing much-needed support to individuals and families who are facing difficult life situations. This list in this article comprises the 41+ most influential social workers currently alive.

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“Maybe we're just too damn intrusive": Tracing the take-the-child-and-run mentality that has endangered Massachusetts children for more than a century

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

This post is adapted from a virtual presentation I gave last month to the Racial Justice Task Force of the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services, Child and Family Law Division. My group’s Vice President was co-counsel for the plaintiffs. It still happens, of course, but it happens less.

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NCCPR at the Kempe Center Conference: Attn: Family Police: Children's "well-being" is none of your damn business!

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

You will take charge and bestow upon them the counseling and parent education, or whatever, they supposedly need to be well ! Among those who suffer most: children of domestic violence survivors. Social workers and other professionals who work as part of family defense teams also should be exempted.